Weifang Int’l Kite Festival
Time: April 20-25 every year.
Venue: Weifang, Shandong Province.
Origin: With a kite-making history of 600 years, Weifang is known throughout the world as one of China’s three major kite-making schools along with Beijing and Tianjin.Unmatched artisanship and diverse subject matter that draws heavily from local folk life characterize Weifang Kite.Since 1984 Weifang has been the site of an annual international kite festival, which attracts numerous visitors from every nook and cranny of the world. During the fanfare the sky of the city is swarmed with kites ingeniously designed and colorfully decorated. This is perhaps one of the reasons why Weifang has been lauded by kite fans as “capital of the world of kites.†The International Kites Federation is headquartered in Weifang.
What’s On: The opening ceremony at which the first batch of kites will take off, international anddomestic kite competitions, selection of the ten best kites, visit to a kite museum, folk art performances at Yangjiabu, and shopping.

The Yuanfei Hotel (Yuanfei dajiudian) is a four star facilities hotel located in the center of Weifang city. This hotel enjoys an easily accessible location, about 2km from the railway station and 5km from the airport.
The Fuwah Hotel (Fuhua dajiudian) is a a Sino-US joint investment hotel located at the Weifang High-Tech Industry Development Zone, about 10km from the airport and 5km from the railway station. The hotel is next to the Fuhua Amusement Park compound, a recreation ground named “The Number One Garden in Shandong”, commanding a full panorama of exotic scenery and interesting spots.
Dong Fang Hotel is located in Weifang Hi-tech Developing Zone. It has been built as the standard of international 4-star, invested by Shandong Weifang Tobacco Co. Ltd. There are dining, shopping, accommodations, entertainment, conference facilities in it. Far away from the noisy city centre, Fuhua Entertainment Park by east, facing the city government mansion, Jinan-Qingdao Express Way lying to its north, the hotel is encircled by convenient communication, fresh air and beautiful views. It is really the best site for tour, business and accommodations.